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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 281.21, 420.90 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 281.21, 420.90 and 150.88 is: 225.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    281.21 : 420.90 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    281.21/420.90 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    281.21x = 420.90 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    281.21x = 63,503.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,503.29/281.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.83

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